International Students Checklist

Admission Requirements

• Complete the online application for admission.
• Upload a copy of your passport (pages with biographical and visa information).
• Upload a copy of your I-94 Arrival and Departure Record (if you are in the United States at the time of application).
• Submit official transcripts (high school, college, university, etc.). All foreign documentation must be translated and evaluated to U.S. standards before being submitted to GCC from a third party agency such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or World Education Services (WES).
• Submit documentation displaying English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS results; a minimum score of 71 on the TOEFL iBT or a 6 on the IELTS is required.
  • English proficiency form for students who have received their schooling in English.
  • Official transcript from an English language-based college or university indicating successful completion of college-level English composition,
  • By taking and receiving an acceptable score on an English proficiency test administered by GCC (schedule an appointment at gcc.mass.edu/testing; remote/online testing requires reliable internet and access to Zoom, a microphone and camera).
• Upload financial support documentation. Students must show that adequate money is available to support the student while studying in the United States by submitting any of the following (documents must be dated within 90 days of application):
  • Certified bank letter showing sufficient funds in an account to cover tuition, fees, housing, health insurance, books, supplies and other miscellaneous expenses for a minimum of one academic year.
  • Bank statement in the applicant’s or sponsor’s name.
  • Scholarship award letter from a foundation, agency or government.
  • Sponsorship agreement (if support or funds are being provided by anyone other than the student).
• Submit Transfer Verification Form (if you are currently attending school in the US on an F-1 Visa).
  • Submit current copy of Visa and I-20.

Upon Acceptance

Admitted international students will need to submit:

• $350 SEVIS fee/I-901 form, paid to USCIS to cover the costs for the continued operation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) including the administration and maintenance of SEVIS, compliance activities, and the establishment of SEVIS Liaison Officers
• Documentation of immunization

Additional Criteria

• If you are in the United States at the time of submitting your application for admission, please submit a valid passport, visa and I-94. If not, upon your arrival in the U.S. please submit a valid passport, Visa, and I-94 to the Office of Admission. Upon receipt of the I-20, you will have to obtain the student visa through the US Consulate in your country.
• If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, please submit a copy of your I-20(s) from the school(s) you previously attended. If you have a SEVIS I-20, your previous school must indicate that you are transferring.